We all need water to survive. It is a vital component of life, and as we use water for our daily needs, it also cycles back to earth. However, with the irreversible effects of industrial development, the realities of climate emergency are quickly dawning on humanity. These consequences of development are directly affecting vulnerable communities, many of whom have not yet been reached by wastewater treatment plans, especially in rural, coastal, and urban poor areas.
Fast Facts About Wastewater
UNICEF and WHO studies show that in the Philippines, only 10% of wastewater is treated while 58% of the groundwater is contaminated; in addition, 5% of the total population is connected to a sewer network.
The vast majority use flush toilets connected to septic tanks. Since sludge treatment and disposal facilities are rare, domestic wastewater is discharged without treatment.
A supporting data from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources- Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) showed that 47% out of 127 freshwater bodies being sampled across the country have good water quality; 13% were confirmed to have poor water quality. The rest of the samples only had fair water quality.
A Solution for Sewerage Management
For a developing country, wastewater should be addressed with urgency. With this in mind, water protection should be a topmost priority, from the policy-making bodies in the government down to the heads of small neighborhoods.
EPI Phil’s core mission is to care for the environment through sustainable products that improve the quality of nature’s resources, such as water.
If every community is geared to be responsible for safer water entering the ground, the earth will have a better chance thriving for more generations to come.
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